Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Compare how different hood designs affect the protection provided to your head and neck from fireground contaminants. 
  • Describe the effects of laundering on the protective properties of your PPE.
  • Explain how contaminants break through interfaces in your PPE to reach your clothing and skin.

Course Lessons

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Introduction
0:06
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Protective Hoods
0:07
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Impact of PPE Cleaning on Protective Capabilities
0:07
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Contamination Breakthrough
0:04
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Summary and Assessment
0:15

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.1.2, 4..3.2
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.1.2, 6.3.2


Prerequisites

A working knowledge of the thermal and chemical exposures associated with firefighting is needed to understand the content presented in this course. We encourage you to take the Foundations: Thermal and Chemical Exposures in the Fire Service lesson before completing this course.